System and Method for Internal Etching of Transparent Materials with Information Pertaining to a Blockchain

ABSTRACT

In one embodiment, a system includes a tangible token comprising a transparent gemstone, wherein the transparent gemstone is internally etched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the information comprises at least a private key, a public key, and an address. The system includes a computing device configured to execute instructions that cause the computing device to: read the information, and validate, via a network and the address, the public key and the private key are associated with at least one block on the blockchain.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. utility application Ser. No.17/863,122, filed Jul. 12, 2022, titled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ETCHINGINTERNAL SURFACES OF TRANSPARENT GEMSTONES WITH INFORMATION PERTAININGTO A BLOCKCHAIN,” which is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S.utility application Ser. No. 17/725,008, filed Apr. 20, 2022, titled“SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ETCHING INTERNAL SURFACES OF TRANSPARENTGEMSTONES WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A BLOCKCHAIN,” the entiredisclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference for allpurposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to a blockchain. More specifically, thisdisclosure relates to a system and method for etching internal surfacesof transparent gemstones with information pertaining to a blockchain.

BACKGROUND

A blockchain is a distributed database that maintains acontinuously-growing list of records, called blocks, that may be linkedtogether to form a chain. Each block in the blockchain may contain atimestamp and a link to a previous block and/or record. The blocks maybe secured from tampering and revision. In addition, a blockchain mayinclude a secure transaction ledger database shared by partiesparticipating in an established, distributed network of computers. Ablockchain may record a transaction (e.g., an exchange or transfer ofinformation) that occurs in the network, thereby reducing or eliminatingthe need for trusted/centralized third parties. In some cases, theparties participating in a transaction may not know the identities ofany other parties participating in the transaction but may securelyexchange information. Further, the distributed ledger may correspond toa record of consensus with a cryptographic audit trail that ismaintained and validated by a set of independent computers. A blockchainmay store a cryptocurrency and/or a non-fungible token.

SUMMARY

In one embodiment, a system includes a tangible token and a computingdevice. The tangible token includes a transparent gemstone. Thetransparent gemstone is internally etched with information pertaining toa blockchain. The information includes at least a private key, a publickey, and an address. The information is encapsulated within a perimeterof the transparent gemstone such that the information does not extendbeyond the perimeter. The computing device is configured to executeinstructions that cause the computing device to read the information.The instructions also cause the computing device to validate, via anetwork and the address, the public key and the private key areassociated with at least one block on the blockchain. The instructionsfurther cause the computing device to present an indication of whetheror not the information is validated.

In one embodiment, a method includes internally etching, within atransparent gemstone, machine-readable information pertaining to ablockchain. The information includes at least a private key, a publickey and an address of the blockchain. The method also includes reading,using a sensor of a computing device, the machine-readable information.The method further includes validating, via a network and the address,that the public key and the private key are associated with at least oneblock on the blockchain. The method also includes presenting anindication that the information is validated.

In one embodiment, a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable mediumstoring instructions that, when executed, cause a processing device tointernally etch, within a transparent gemstone, machine-readableinformation pertaining to a blockchain. The information includes atleast a private key, a public key and an address of the blockchain. Theinstructions also cause the processing device to read, using a sensor,the machine-readable information. The instructions further cause theprocessing device to validate, via a network and the address, that thepublic key and the private key are associated with at least one block onthe blockchain. The instructions also cause the processing device topresent an indication that the information is validated.

In one embodiment, a method includes etching, on a first internal sideof a first transparent gemstone, information pertaining to a blockchain.The information includes at least a private key. The method includesaligning the first internal side of the first transparent gemstone witha second internal side of a second transparent gemstone. The aligningencapsulates the information within a perimeter of the second internalside such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. Themethod includes fusing the first transparent gemstone and the secondtransparent gemstone together to create a single integrated transparentgemstone.

In one embodiment of the method, the information comprises a public keyand an address of the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the method, the information is machine-readable andthe method includes inserting the single integrated transparent gemstoneinto a computing device configured to execute instructions that causethe computing device to read the information, validate, via a networkand the address, the public key and private key are associated with atleast one block on the blockchain, and present an indication of whetheror not the information is validated.

In one embodiment of the method, the computing device is configured touse optical character recognition to read the information.

In one embodiment of the method, the single integrated transparentgemstone comprises sapphire.

In one embodiment of the method, the single integrated transparentgemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inch disk, a three-inch disk,or a four-inch disk.

In one embodiment of the method, the information pertains to anon-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the method, the information pertains to acryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the method, the information further comprises agraphic design, text content, an image, a logo, a symbol, a character,or some combination thereof.

In one embodiment of the method, the method may include attaching thesingle integrated transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

In one embodiment of the method, the information is machine-readable andthe method includes inserting the single integrated transparent gemstoneinto a computing device configured to execute instructions that causethe computing device to: read the information, access, via a network andusing the information, a non-fungible token associated with theinformation on the blockchain, and project, on a surface, an imageassociated with the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the method, the method may include sealing thesingle integrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material such thatthe information is not visible.

In one embodiment of the method, the information is associated with anindivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, whereinthe indivisible block represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifierassociated with the cryptocurrency.

In one embodiment of the method, the number of units are associated witha principle value, and the method further comprises: using a processingdevice to generate interest on the principle value, and storing theinterest in an interest digital wallet separate from a principle digitalwallet storing information pertaining to the principle value.

In one embodiment of the method, the indivisible block of cryptocurrencyon the blockchain is registered to a first owner, and the method furthercomprises using a processing device to transfer ownership of theindivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a second owner.

In one embodiment of the method, the private key has a size of greaterthan 0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the method, the private key has a size of less than0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the method, the information further comprises abarcode, a quick response code, or both.

In one embodiment, a system includes a tangible token comprising asingle integrated transparent gemstone. The single integratedtransparent gemstone is produced by fusing together a first transparentgemstone and a second transparent gemstone, a first internal side of thefirst transparent gemstone is etched with information pertaining to ablockchain, and the information comprises at least a private key. Apublic key, and an address. The first internal side of the firsttransparent gemstone is aligned with a second internal side of thesecond transparent gemstone. The aligning encapsulates the informationwithin a perimeter of the second internal side such that the informationdoes not extend beyond the perimeter. The system also includes acomputing device configured to execute instructions that cause thecomputing device to: read the information, validate, via a network andthe address, the public key and private key are associated with at leastone block on the blockchain, and present an indication of whether or notthe information is validated.

In one embodiment of the system, the computing device is configured touse optical character recognition to read the information.

In one embodiment of the system, the single integrated transparentgemstone comprises sapphire.

In one embodiment of the system, the single integrated transparentgemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inch disk, a three-inch disk,or a four-inch disk.

In one embodiment of the system, the information pertains to anon-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the system, the information pertains to acryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the system, the information further comprises agraphic design, text content, an image, a logo, a symbol, a character,or some combination thereof.

In one embodiment of the system, further comprising attaching the singleintegrated transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

In one embodiment of the system, the computing device is configured toexecute the instructions to: read the information, access, via thenetwork and using the information, a non-fungible token associated withthe information on the blockchain, and project, on a surface, an imageassociated with the non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the system, further comprising sealing the singleintegrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material such that theinformation is not visible.

In one embodiment of the system, the information is associated with anindivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, whereinthe indivisible block represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifierassociated with the cryptocurrency.

In one embodiment of the system, the number of units are associated witha principle value, and the method further comprises: using a processingdevice to generate interest on the principle value; and storing theinterest in an interest digital wallet separate from a principle digitalwallet storing information pertaining to the principle value.

In one embodiment of the system, the indivisible block of cryptocurrencyon the blockchain is registered to a first owner, and the method furthercomprises using a processing device to transfer ownership of theindivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a second owner.

In one embodiment of the system, the private key has a size of greaterthan 0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the system, the private key has a size of less than0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the system, the information further comprises abarcode, a quick response code, or both.

In one embodiment, a computing device includes a memory device storinginstructions, and a reading component configured to obtain an image of atangible token. The tangible token includes a single integratedtransparent gemstone including information etched internally within thesingle integrated transparent gemstone. The computing device includes aprocessing device communicatively coupled to the memory device and thereading component. The processing device is configured to execute theinstructions to receive the image of the tangible token from the readingcomponent, and analyze the image to obtain the information associatedwith the tangible token. The information includes a public keyassociated with a block on a blockchain, a private key associated withthe block on the blockchain, and an address of the block on theblockchain. The processing device is configured to validate, via anetwork and the address, the public key and private key are associatedwith the block on the blockchain, to present an indication of whether ornot the information is validated, and to project at least a portion ofthe information on a surface.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the computing device isconfigured to use optical character recognition to read the information.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the single integratedtransparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the single integratedtransparent gemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inch disk, athree-inch disk, or a four-inch disk.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the information pertains to anon-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the information pertains to acryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the information furthercomprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, a symbol, acharacter, or some combination thereof.

In one embodiment of the computing device, further comprising attachingthe single integrated transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the processing device isconfigured to: read the information, access, via the network and usingthe information, a non-fungible token associated with the information onthe blockchain, and project, on a surface, an image associated with thenon-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

In one embodiment of the computing device, further comprising sealingthe single integrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material suchthat the information is not visible.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the information is associatedwith an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain,wherein the indivisible block represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and the information further comprises an identifierassociated with the cryptocurrency.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the number of units areassociated with a principle value, and the method further comprises:using a processing device to generate interest on the principle value;and storing the interest in an interest digital wallet separate from aprinciple digital wallet storing information pertaining to the principlevalue.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the indivisible block ofcryptocurrency on the blockchain is registered to a first owner, and themethod further comprises using a processing device to transfer ownershipof the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain to a secondowner.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the private key has a size ofgreater than 0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the private key has a size ofless than 0.1 millimeter.

In one embodiment of the computing device, the information furthercomprises a barcode, a quick response code, or both.

Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in theart from the following figures, descriptions, and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a detailed description of example embodiments, reference will now bemade to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a system architecture according to certainembodiments of this disclosure;

FIG. 2 illustrates an side view of a tangible token according to certainembodiments of this disclosure;

FIG. 3 illustrates a computing device projecting an image retrieved froma non-fungible token based on information read from a tangible tokenaccording to certain embodiments of this disclosure;

FIG. 4 illustrates a sealed tangible token including informationassociated with a blockchain according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure;

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a method for manufacturing a singleintegrated transparent gemstone internally etched with informationpertaining to a non-fungible token according to certain embodiments ofthis disclosure;

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a method for manufacturing a singleintegrated transparent gemstone internally etched with informationpertaining to a cryptocurrency according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure;

FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a method for validating informationetched on a tangible token according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure;

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a method for projecting informationobtained from a non-fungible token associated with a tangible tokenaccording to certain embodiments of this disclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a method for generating interest on aprinciple value associated with an indivisible block of cryptocurrencystored on a blockchain according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure;

FIG. 10 illustrates an example computer system according to embodimentsof this disclosure; and

FIG. 11 illustrates an example cryptocurrency tangible token and anexample NFT tangible token according to embodiments of this disclosure.

NOTATION AND NOMENCLATURE

Various terms are used to refer to particular system components.Different entities may refer to a component by different names—thisdocument does not intend to distinguish between components that differin name but not function. In the following discussion and in the claims,the terms “including” and “comprising” are used in an open-endedfashion, and thus should be interpreted to mean “including, but notlimited to . . . .” Also, the term “couple” or “couples” is intended tomean either an indirect or direct connection. Thus, if a first devicecouples to a second device, that connection may be through a directconnection or through an indirect connection via other devices andconnections.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularexample embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. As usedherein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended toinclude the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. The method steps, processes, and operations described hereinare not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance inthe particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specificallyidentified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood thatadditional or alternative steps may be employed.

The terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describevarious elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections; however,these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should notbe limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguishone element, component, region, layer or section from another region,layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numericalterms, when used herein, do not imply a sequence or order unless clearlyindicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region,layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element,component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachingsof the example embodiments. The phrase “at least one of,” when used witha list of items, means that different combinations of one or more of thelisted items may be used, and only one item in the list may be needed.For example, “at least one of: A, B, and C” includes any of thefollowing combinations: A, B, C, A and B, A and C, B and C, and A and Band C. In another example, the phrase “one or more” when used with alist of items means there may be one item or any suitable number ofitems exceeding one.

Moreover, various functions described below can be implemented orsupported by one or more computer programs, each of which is formed fromcomputer readable program code and embodied in a computer readablemedium. The terms “application” and “program” refer to one or morecomputer programs, software components, sets of instructions,procedures, functions, objects, classes, instances, related data, or aportion thereof adapted for implementation in a suitable computerreadable program code. The phrase “computer readable program code”includes any type of computer code, including source code, object code,and executable code. The phrase “computer readable medium” includes anytype of medium capable of being accessed by a computer, such as readonly memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), a hard disk drive, acompact disc (CD), a digital video disc (DVD), solid state drives(SSDs), flash memory, or any other type of memory. A “non-transitory”computer readable medium excludes wired, wireless, optical, or othercommunication links that transport transitory electrical or othersignals. A non-transitory computer readable medium includes media wheredata can be permanently stored and media where data can be stored andlater overwritten, such as a rewritable optical disc or an erasablememory device.

Definitions for other certain words and phrases are provided throughoutthis patent document. Those of ordinary skill in the art shouldunderstand that in many if not most instances, such definitions apply toprior as well as future uses of such defined words and phrases.

The term “tangible token” may refer to a physical object that includesinformation etched or provided internally within the physical object,and the physical object is at least partially transparent such that theinformation may be read.

The term “tangible token” and “single integrated transparent gemstone”may be used interchangeably herein.

A “private key” may refer to a cryptographic large, randomly-generatednumber with multiple digits represented as a string of alphanumericcharacters. The private key may be used to sign transactions and toprove ownership of a blockchain address. The private key may encrypt anddecrypt data.

A “public key” may refer to a cryptographic key that can be obtained andused by anyone to encrypt messages intended for a particular recipient,such that the encrypted messages can be deciphered only by using asecond key that is known only to the recipient, e.g., having the privatekey.

A “digital wallet” may consist of a set of public addresses and privatekeys. Any device may deposit cryptocurrency in a public address, butfunds cannot be removed from an address without the correspondingprivate key.

A “blockchain” may refer to a distributed database that maintains acontinuously-growing list of records, called blocks, that may be linkedtogether to form a chain.

A “blockchain system” may refer to a group of nodes that cooperate tomaintain and build a blockchain according to a protocol.

A “node” may refer to a computing device participating in the blockchainsystem and that is connected to and interacts with the blockchain.

A “hash” may refer to an output of a cryptographic function used insecuring information in a blockchain.

A “consensus algorithm” may refer to a process used to achieve approvalor agreement on a single data value in a distributed system.

The term “feedback loop” may refer to a mutually dependent relationshipbetween two parties in a given system.

The term “proof of work” may refer to a cryptographic process to ensuredata security and/or uniformity.

The term “transparent” or “transparency” may refer to a property of agemstone or material that enables at least some information (e.g.,etching, laser mark, engraving, etc.) included within the gemstone ormaterial to be visible. In some embodiments, the information may not bevisible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 millimeter in size). Insome embodiments, the information may be visible to the naked eye (e.g.,greater than 0.1 millimeters in size).

A “proof of record” may refer to a compression process using theconsensus algorithm designed to create a tiered, access-oriented, andadjustable blockchain architecture used by the blockchain systemdescribed herein.

The term “SHA” may refer to Secure Hash Algorithm.

The term “SHA-2” may refer to a set of cryptographic hash functionsdesigned by the United States National Security Agency.

The term “SHA256” may refer to a member of the SHA-2 cryptographic hashfunctions and may generate an almost-unique 256-bit data signature.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following discussion is directed to various embodiments of thedisclosed subject matter. Although one or more of these embodiments maybe preferred, the embodiments disclosed should not be interpreted, orotherwise used, as limiting the scope of the disclosure, including theclaims. In addition, one skilled in the art will understand that thefollowing description has broad application, and the discussion of anyembodiment is meant only to be exemplary of that embodiment, and notintended to intimate that the scope of the disclosure, including theclaims, is limited to that embodiment.

FIGS. 1 through 10 , discussed below, and the various embodiments usedto describe the principles of this disclosure in this patent documentare by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any wayto limit the scope of the disclosure.

Blockchains may refer to a distributed ledger maintained by and storedon one or more computing devices in a decentralized fashion. Ablockchain may provide access to immutable records of information.Blockchains may be published to the public. A blockchain may be storedon numerous computing devices connected via a network in a cloud-basedcomputing system. Accordingly, since numerous computing devices (e.g.nodes) may alter the blockchain (e.g., by adding a new block), securityis an important consideration when implementing a blockchain.Conventionally, to secure the blockchain, a proof of work is used thatensures reliable evidence that a significant amount of processingresources (such as time and/or processing resources) was used during thecreation of a new block to be added to the blockchain. The Bitcoinimplementation of blockchain requires a node to use processing resourcesto find a nonce value that, when hashed with the rest of a block header,results in a hash value which has a predetermined number of leadingzeroes.

Also, some blockchain technologies, like Bitcoin, provide blockchainsdirectly to all the participating nodes in a blockchain system. Theblockchains may continue to grow in size as nodes add blocks for anunrestricted amount of time. There are different kinds of blockchains,such as permission-less and permissioned. In a permission-lessblockchain, any entity may participate without an identity. In apermissioned blockchain, each entity that participates in the blockchainis identified and known. An example of a permissioned blockchain is adistributed ledger (e.g., a hyperledger). The permissions cause theparticipating nodes to view only the appropriate records of transactionsin the distributed ledger. Programmable logic may be implemented asrules and/or smart contracts that are executed on the distributedledger. In some embodiments, the rules may be analytics-based and mayspecify scenarios when updates to the distributed ledger are to be made.Using the analytics-based rules may make each node an active participantby updating the distributed ledger at specified times.

A smart contract may refer to a computer protocol with one or morefunctions capable of digitally facilitating, verifying, and/or assistingwith transactions associated with the blockchain. The smart contract mayinclude a function configured to authorize and/or authenticate atransaction request made by a user, a function configured to add contentto the distributed ledger (e.g., a non-fungible token, a cryptocurrency,and/or the like), a function configured to verify the content of theblockchain, a function configured to allow certain authorized users toview the content of the blockchain, a function configured to incentivizeone or more transactions, and/or the like.

A non-fungible token (NFT) may refer to a non-interchangeable unit ofdata stored on a blockchain that can be sold and/or traded. In someembodiments, types of NFT data units that may be associated with digitalfiles such as digital jewelry model designs, photos, images, videos,and/or audio. NFTs differ from cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin,because cryptocurrencies are fungible (interchangeable) and NFTs arenon-fungible.

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured bycryptography and stored on a blockchain. Cryptocurrency is a form of adigital asset based on a network that is distributed across a largenumber of computers. Cryptocurrency transactions may be governed via asmart contract that controls transfers. Private keys may be used to signtransactions to enable the cryptocurrency to move from one digitalwallet to another digital wallet. A public key may be used by thereceiving digital wallet to verify the transfer is valid.

Conventionally, certain items, such as jewelry may be sold to customers.The jewelry may be unique in that it is one of a kind or at least one ofa limited number of jewelries having a particular design or designed bya particular jeweler. To add value or make the piece of jewelry moredesirable, in some embodiments, an NFT may be created that stores adigital design of the jewelry on a block of a blockchain. The NFT'sinformation may be etched internally on a gemstone and the gemstone maybe provided to the customer that bought the piece of jewelry. The NFTinformation may include an address of where the NFT is located on theblockchain and may include a public key and a private key to verifyownership and the transaction that occurred when the customer bought thejewelry. In some embodiments, the information may be etched at a sizethat is not visible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 millimeter).However, using a magnifying glass or a microscope, for example, a usermay read the information that is inscribed or etched internally withinthe gemstone. In some embodiments, the information etched on thegemstone may be partially or completely obscured with a bezel (e.g.,gold) around an outer edge of the gemstone. In some embodiments, agraphic inscribed or etched internally on the inside of the gemstone maybe visible when the bezel is obscuring the information. In order to viewall of the blockchain information, the bezel may be damaged or removedto view all of the blockchain information etched on the gemstone. Such atechnique may enable the gemstone to be circulated without someonecasually reading the blockchain information. The gemstone may be asapphire, diamond, emerald, jade, amethyst, pearl, amber, rose quartz,turquoise, moonstone, or the like. The gemstones may be structurallyresilient and may not decade or degrade for thousands of years. Thus,the information included with the gemstones may be preserved forthousands of years. The gemstone may be referred to as a tangible tokenand/or a single integrated transparent gemstone herein.

In some embodiments, more than one wafer (e.g., gemstone wafer) may beused to create a single integrated transparent gemstone. In someembodiments, a sapphire wafer may be shaped like a disk, which may be 1inch, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, etc. A first sapphire wafer mayinclude an internal side and an external side. The internal side of thefirst sapphire wafer may be laser etched (e.g., via a lithologicalprocess) to include various information, such as a private key to ablock storing an NFT or a cryptocurrency, a public key to the block onthe blockchain, an address of the block on the blockchain, an imageassociated with the block on the blockchain, among other things.

The information may be etched, engraved, indented, and/or marked on theinternal side of the first sapphire wafer. For example, a machineincluding a laser may be used to etch the information onto the internalside of the wafer by melting a surface of the internal side tocorrespond to the information (e.g., melts the alphanumeric charactersof the private key, the public key, and/or the address). A secondsapphire wafer may be aligned with the first sapphire wafer such thatthe information included on the internal side of the first sapphirewafer is encapsulated between the first and second sapphire wafers. Thatis, the information does not extend beyond a perimeter created by thealigned first and second sapphire wafers. The two sapphire wafers may befused together such that the information is hermetically sealed betweenthe two wafers. A flame fusion process may be used, for example, to fusetwo sapphire wafers together. In some embodiments, fusing the twosapphire wafers may include bonding by molecular adhesion.

Either or both of the first and second sapphire wafers may betransparent such that the information may be visible to the naked eye orvia a magnifying device if the information is etched at a size smallerthan the naked eye can visibly detect. The two wafers may be connectedby bonding by molecular adhesion. The hermetic seal may form a barrierto diffusion of humidity or gas or liquid chemicals.

In some embodiments, the internal side of the first sapphire wafer mayinclude a recess forming a pattern of a graphical element and/oralphanumeric characters and the recess may be filled with a material. Byfusing and/or bonding through molecular adhesion the sapphire waferstogether a monolithic structure may be formed that includes theinformation enclosed internally. Accordingly, the information etched,engraved, indented, and/or marked internally within the singleintegrated transparent gemstone may be protected from tampering forthousands of years due to the strength and durability properties of thegemstone. To fuse the two wafers together, a mechanism may be used toapply heat and pressure such that the internal sides of each wafer bondwith one another and form the hermetic seal. In some embodiments,bonding techniques may be used where the bond is transparent and eachsurface of the internal sides of the wafers are machined very flat andsmooth to enable optimized contact. In some embodiments, a weldingprocess may be used to fuse the two wafers together. In someembodiments, an adhesion layer may be included between the firstsapphire wafer and the second sapphire wafer.

In some embodiments, the melting temperature of certain materials forthe wafers may be 1,790 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, a certainmaterial may be selected to be deposited in a recess of the internalside of the first sapphire wafer. The certain material may have amelting temperature of about 1,760 degrees Celsius. After the singleintegrated transparent gemstone is created, it may have a highresistance to thermal aggression (e.g., fire). Accordingly, the singleintegrated transparent gemstone may be extremely durable for thousandsof years. In some embodiments, by bonding by molecular adhesion, mineralmaterials may be used, and the optical properties may be stable overtime such that the visibility of the information remains constant,continuous, etc. over time.

In some embodiments, the tangible token may be inserted into a computingdevice. The computing device may include a slot in which the tangibletoken is deposited and/or the computing device may include a readingcomponent (e.g., sensor, camera, etc.) that is able to identify thetangible token and read the information internally included within thetangible token. The computing device may transmit, via a network, theinformation to one or more computing devices storing the blockchain tovalidate whether the information is valid. In some embodiments, thecomputing device may include a projecting device configured to projectany data (e.g., image) associated with the information that is obtainedfrom the blockchain when the information is validated. In someembodiments, the tangible token may be sealed in a material that isopaque and prevents the information from being visible at all. In orderto view the information, the material may be cracked, pealed, broken,torn open, etc. such that the material is removed from the tangibletoken.

Turning now to the figures, FIG. 1 depicts a system architecture 10according to some embodiments. The system architecture 10 may includeone or more computing devices 102 communicatively coupled to acloud-based computing system 108. The cloud-based computing system 108may include one or more servers. Each of the computing device 102 and/orservers included in the cloud-based computing system 108 may include oneor more processing devices, memory devices, and/or network interfacedevices. The network interface devices may enable communication via awireless protocol for transmitting data over short distances, such asBluetooth, ZigBee, NFC, etc. Additionally, the network interface devicesmay enable communicating data over long distances, and in one example,the computing device 102 and the cloud-based computing system 108 maycommunicate with a network 112. Network 112 may be a public network(e.g., connected to the Internet via wired (Ethernet) or wireless(WiFi)), a private network (e.g., a local area network (LAN) or widearea network (WAN)), or a combination thereof. Network 112 may alsocomprise a node or nodes on the Internet of Things (IoT).

The computing device 102 may be any suitable computing device, such as alaptop, tablet, smartphone, or computer. The computing device 102 mayinclude a display capable of presenting a user interface 106. The userinterface 106 may be implemented in computer instructions stored on theone or more memory devices of the cloud-based computing system 108and/or computing device 102 and may be executable by the one or moreprocessing devices of the cloud-based computing system 108 and/orcomputing device 102. The user interface 106 may present various screensto a user. For example, the user interface 106 may present a screen thatindicates whether information pertaining to a non-fungible token and/ora cryptocurrency is valid or not valid. The user interface 106 maypresent a screen that indicates that the owner of the non-fungible tokenand/or cryptocurrency is authorized or not authorized. The userinterface 106 may present a screen that displays data associated with anon-fungible token and/or cryptocurrency. For example, the screen maypresent a digital model of a jewelry design associated with thenon-fungible token.

In some embodiments, the user interface 106 is a stand-alone applicationinstalled and executing on the computing device 102. In someembodiments, the user interface 106 (e.g., website) executes withinanother application (e.g., web browser). The cloud-based computingsystem 108 and the computing device 102 may also include instructionsstored on one or more memory devices that, when executed by the one ormore processing devices of the computing device 102 perform operationsof any of the methods described herein.

In some embodiments, the cloud-based computing system 108 may includeone or more servers that form a distributed computing architecture. Theservers may be a rackmount server, a router computer, a personalcomputer, a portable digital assistant, a mobile phone, a laptopcomputer, a tablet computer, a camera, a video camera, a netbook, adesktop computer, a media center, any other device capable offunctioning as a server, or any combination of the above. Each of theservers may include one or more processing devices, memory devices, datastorage, and/or network interface cards. The servers may be incommunication with one another via any suitable communication protocol.

The cloud-based computing system 108 may include a blockchain 116. Theblockchain 116 may refer to a distributed ledger that is decentralizedand controlled by peer-to-peer authorization. For example, to add ablock to the blockchain 116, a consensus protocol may be used where morethan a threshold (e.g., more than 75%) of the nodes on the blockchain116 agree to allow a block to be added to the blockchain 116. A node mayrefer to a computing device (e.g., server) that has an instance of theblockchain 116 stored in memory and/or executed by a processing device.

The blockchain 116 may store one or more blocks that each have arespective address. There may also be private and public keys associatedwith the blocks and users that perform transactions using theircomputing devices. Further, each block may be associated with a smarttransaction that controls the transactions and records each and everytransaction in the blockchain 116. In some embodiments, the blocks maystore NFTs 105. The NFTs 105 may further store images, audio, video, orthe like. In one example, the NFTs 105 may store a digital model of ajewelry design. The blockchain 116 may also include one or more blocksthat store a cryptocurrency 107. The cryptocurrency may be associatedwith a number of units and an identifier for the cryptocurrency. Boththe NFTs 105 and the cryptocurrency 107 may include metadata associatedwith an owner of the NFTs 105 and the cryptocurrency 107. In someembodiments, any information associated with the NFTs and/or thecryptocurrency 107 may be stored as metadata in the respective block ofthe blockchain 116.

As depicted, a tangible token 123 may be manufactured by fusing togethertwo wafers of a gemstone to create a single integrated transparentgemstone. The tangible token 123 may include internally etchedinformation including, but not limited to, at least a private keyassociated with the blockchain 116 and a user, a public key associatedwith the blockchain 116 and a user, an address of the blockchain 116, animage, text, or some combination thereof. The address of the blockchainmay include a string of text that uniquely identifies the source ordestination of a transaction. The blockchain 116 may have an addressthat is created by a cryptographic operation. The address of ablockchain 116 may function akin to an electronic mail address. It mayrefer to a specific destination of where a block storing an NFT or acryptocurrency is located. To that end, using the keys (e.g., privateand/or public) data associated with a block at the address may bevalidated, obtained, authorized, secured, displayed, transferred, etc.

The computing device may include a reading component 104. The readingcomponent 104 may be a sensor and/or a camera. The tangible token 123may be placed proximately to or touch the reading component 104, and thereading component 104 may perform an operation to read the informationincluded internally within the tangible token 123. For example, thereading component 104 may be a camera and may obtain or stream an imageof the tangible token 123. A processing device of the computing device102 may receive the image and perform optical character recognition todecipher the information that is internally etched within the tangibletoken 123. The computing device 102 may transmit the information to thecloud-based computing system 108 to obtain data related to the tangibletoken's 123 private key, public key, and/or address. If the informationis validated as belonging to the owner requesting the data, the data maybe retrieved from the blockchain 116 and returned to the computingdevice 102. In some embodiments, a new transaction may be entered forthe block that was accessed.

In some embodiments, the tangible token 123 may include a singletransparent gemstone. The single transparent gemstone may be produced byetching information pertaining to a blockchain on a gemstone surfaceduring (e.g., in the middle of) a growing process of the gemstone, andthe single transparent gemstone may be grown to a state where theinformation is internally included within the single transparentgemstone such that it is not physically exposed to elements outside anouter surface of the single transparent gemstone. The information may bewholly included within an outer surface perimeter of the singletransparent gemstone. The information may include the blockchaininformation.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a tangible token 123 according tocertain embodiments of this disclosure. As depicted, a first transparentgemstone 204 includes a first internal side 210, and a secondtransparent gemstone 202 includes a second internal side 208. The firstinternal side 210 includes an etching 200 that is recessed due to alaser etching machine, for example. The etching 200 may be filled with amaterial, in some embodiments. The material may include a mineralmaterial, such as a metal and/or liquid (e.g., paint). In someembodiments, the etching 200 may represent the information associatedwith the blockchain 116, such as the private key, public key, and/oraddress. The etching 200 may be sized smaller than can be viewed by thenaked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 millimeter), in some embodiments.Alternatively, the etching 200 may be bigger than visible to the nakedeye (e.g., more than 0.1 millimeter). Each of the first transparentgemstone 204 and the second transparent gemstone 202 may be sapphire,diamond, or the like. As depicted, the etching 200 representing theinformation is encapsulated within a perimeter of the tangible token 123such that the information does not extend beyond the perimeter. In thisway, a hermetic seal is created after the first and second transparentgemstones are molecularly fused together.

In some embodiments, the tangible token 123 may be grown in a lab fromsapphire or diamond such that there is no fusion of two transparentgemstones. In some embodiments, the information is etched during agrowing process (e.g., in the middle of the growing process) of a singletransparent gemstone and the information is etched on a surface of thepartially grown single transparent gemstone. Once the information isetched on the gemstone surface, the growing process may continue suchthat the information is included internally within a fully grown singletransparent gemstone. The gemstone may include obtaining a small sliceof a gemstone and placing the gemstone in a crucible container. Achamber of the crucible container may be filled with ingredients (e.g.,a blended liquid of minerals) that feeds the gemstone growth, and thegrowth may be accomplished at a certain temperature (e.g., 1,000 degreesCelsius) or within a range of temperatures (e.g., 1,000 degrees Celsiusto 1,500 degrees Celsius). The gemstone may be grown naturally byrecreating conditions in which gems grow in the earth. The chamber maybe sealed with and pressure may be added to the chamber. A combinationof ingredients, heat, and pressure may be applied for a certain periodof time to enable the gem to crystallize and grow. To grow a diamond ina lab, carbon may be exposed to high pressure and temperature in acontrolled environment fora certain amount of time (e.g., 10-12 months).

During the growing process, the conditions (e.g., pressure andtemperature) may be modified to enable the growing gemstone to beaccessed within the chamber and laser-etched with the informationpertaining to the NFT and/or cryptocurrency. The partially growngemstone may be placed under the growing conditions again so growth ofthe gemstone may begin again and the information internally includedwithin the outer edge/surface of the fully grown gemstone.

FIG. 3 illustrates a computing device projecting an image 300 retrievedfrom a non-fungible token 105 based on information read from a tangibletoken 123 according to certain embodiments of this disclosure. Thecomputing device 102 may use its reading component 104 to read theinformation internally included within the tangible token 123. Theinformation may include an address of the blockchain 116, a public keyassociated with the blockchain 116, and/or a private key associated withthe blockchain 116. The computing device 102 may connect to thecloud-based computing system 108 via the network 112 and transmit theinformation to the cloud-based computing system 108. The cloud-basedcomputing system 108 may receive the information and validate the ownerof the NFT 105 is associated with the private key at the addressspecified in the information. Once the NFT 105 is validated for theowner's private key, the cloud-based computing system 108 may retrievean image 300 from the block associated with the NFT 105. The image 300may be transmitted, via the network 112, to the computing device 102.The computing device 102 may use a projector to project the image 300 ona surface, as depicted (e.g., a person is projected on the surface). Insome instances, the image 300 may represent a jewelry design of a uniquepiece of jewelry. In some embodiments, the computing device 102 maypresent the image 300 on the user interface 106.

FIG. 4 illustrates a sealed tangible token 400 including informationassociated with a blockchain according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure. As depicted, the sealed tangible token 400 may be covered inan opaque material such that information etched internally within thetangible token 123 is not visible. The opaque material may include wax,paint, rubber, plastic, etc. To remove the opaque material, it may becracked (e.g., represented by the X 402) and/or peeled off from theunderlying tangible token 123. As depicted, once the opaque material isremoved, the tangible token 123 is viewable and its transparent propertyenables the private key (“123456”) to be read, either by the naked eyeor with a magnifying object or the computing device 102.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a method 500 for manufacturing a singleintegrated transparent gemstone internally etched with informationpertaining to a non-fungible token according to certain embodiments ofthis disclosure. At block 502, a laser etching machine may etch, on afirst internal side of a first transparent gemstone, informationpertaining to a blockchain. The laser etching and/or engraving machinemay include a laser, a controller, and a surface. The laser may emit ahigh quality monochromatic beam that allows the controller to tracepatterns onto the surface. The laser may etch out and/or engrave outmaterial of the substrate being targeted (e.g., the sapphire). In someembodiments, a material is added to the recession created by the etchingsuch that the material fills the recession. The material may be detectedand/or read by a reading component of a computing device performingoptical character recognition, computer vision, or the like.

The information may include at least a private key associated with ablockchain, a public key associated with a blockchain, and/or an addressassociated with the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information maybe associated with a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain. Theinformation may include an image of a digital jewelry design, artwork, alogo, any suitable image, graphic design, text content, a symbol, acharacter, or some combination thereof. The information may bemachine-readable and/or human-readable. In some embodiments, theinformation is etched to a size that is not visible to the naked eye(e.g., less than 0.1 millimeter) on the internal side of the firsttransparent gemstone. In some embodiments, the information is etched toa size that is readable by the naked eye of a human (e.g., greater than0.1 millimeter). In some embodiments, the gemstone is a sapphire,diamond, etc.

At block 504, the first internal side of the first transparent gemstonemay be aligned with a second internal side of a second transparentgemstone. The first and second transparent gemstones may be wafers. Thealigning may encapsulate the information within a perimeter of the firstand second internal sides such that the information does not extendbeyond the perimeter.

At block 506, the first and second transparent gemstones may be fusedtogether to create a single integrated transparent gemstone includingthe internally etched information. The fusing may provide a hermeticseal that prevents the information from being exposed to gas, pressure,etc. In some embodiments, the single integrated transparent gemstone maybe attached to a piece of jewelry (e.g., a necklace, a bracelet, ananklet, a ring, an earring, etc.).

In some embodiments, the method 500 may include sealing the singleintegrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material such that theinformation is not visible. The opaque material may include clay, wax,rubber, plastic, paper, etc. To view the information included internallywithin the single integrated transparent gemstone, the opaque materialmay be removed, peeled, cracked, broken, etc. Once the opaque materialis removed, the single integrated transparent gemstone may be examinedto identify and determine the information internally etched within thesingle integrated transparent gemstone.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a method 600 for manufacturing a singleintegrated transparent gemstone internally etched with informationpertaining to a cryptocurrency according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure. At block 602, a laser etching machine may etch, on a firstinternal side of a first transparent gemstone, information pertaining toa blockchain. The laser etching and/or engraving machine may include alaser, a controller, and a surface. The laser may emit a high qualitymonochromatic beam that allows the controller to trace patterns onto thesurface. The laser may etch out and/or engrave out material of thesubstrate being targeted (e.g., the sapphire). In some embodiments, amaterial is added to the recession created by the etching such that thematerial fills the recession. The material may be detected and/or readby a reading component of a computing device performing opticalcharacter recognition, computer vision, or the like.

The information may include at least a private key associated with ablockchain, a public key associated with a blockchain, and/or an addressassociated with the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information maybe associated with a cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain and/orstored in a digital wallet associated with the owner of thecryptocurrency. The information may be machine-readable and/orhuman-readable. In some embodiments, the information is etched to a sizethat is not visible to the naked eye (e.g., less than 0.1 millimeter) onthe internal side of the first transparent gemstone. In someembodiments, the information is etched to a size that is readable by thenaked eye of a human (e.g., greater than 0.1 millimeter). In someembodiments, the gemstone is a sapphire, diamond, etc.

At block 604, the first internal side of the first transparent gemstonemay be aligned with a second internal side of a second transparentgemstone. The first and second transparent gemstones may be wafers. Thealigning may encapsulate the information within a perimeter of the firstand second internal sides such that the information does not extendbeyond the perimeter.

At block 606, the first and second transparent gemstones may be fusedtogether to create a single integrated transparent gemstone includingthe internally etched information. The fusing may provide a hermeticseal that prevents the information from being exposed to gas, pressure,etc.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a method 700 for validating informationetched on a tangible token according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure. The method 700 may be performed by processing logic that mayinclude hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software, or acombination of both. The method 700 and/or each of their individualfunctions, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or moreprocessors of a computing device (e.g., any component of cloud-basedcomputing system 108 and/or computing device 102 of FIG. 1 )implementing the method 700. The method 700 may be implemented ascomputer instructions stored on a memory device and executable by theone or more processors. In certain implementations, the method 700 maybe performed by a single processing thread. Alternatively, the method700 may be performed by two or more processing threads, each threadimplementing one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, oroperations of the methods.

At block 702, the processing device may read the information etchedinternally within the single integrated transparent gemstone. Theinformation may be machine-readable (e.g., a barcode, a quick responsecode, binary, alphanumeric characters, etc.). In some embodiments, thesingle integrated transparent gemstone may be sapphire, diamond, oranother gemstone. In some embodiments, the single integrated transparentgemstone may be a one-inch disk, a two-inch disk, a three-inch disk, ora four-inch disk.

The single integrated transparent gemstone may be inserted into acomputing device that uses a reading component (e.g., sensor, camera,etc.) to read the information and the information may be processed usingoptical character recognition or other suitable techniques via aprocessing device of the computing device. The information may include aprivate key associated with a block on a blockchain, a public keyassociated with the block on the blockchain, and/or an address of theblock on the blockchain. In some embodiments, the information mayinclude text and/or an image that is etched internally within the singleintegrated transparent gemstone.

At block 704, the processing device may validate, via a network and theaddress, the public key and/or the private key are associated with atleast the block on the blockchain. If the key(s) are validated, at block706, the processing device may present an indication that theinformation is validated on a user interface of a computing device. Ifthe key(s) are not validated, the processing device may present anindication that the information is not validated and prevent any furtherinteraction with the block on the blockchain.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a method 800 for projecting informationobtained from a non-fungible token associated with a tangible tokenaccording to certain embodiments of this disclosure. The method 800 maybe performed by processing logic that may include hardware (circuitry,dedicated logic, etc.), software, or a combination of both. The method800 and/or each of their individual functions, subroutines, oroperations may be performed by one or more processors of a computingdevice (e.g., any component of cloud-based computing system 108 and/orcomputing device 102 of FIG. 1 ) implementing the method 800. The method800 may be implemented as computer instructions stored on a memorydevice and executable by the one or more processors. In certainimplementations, the method 800 may be performed by a single processingthread. Alternatively, the method 800 may be performed by two or moreprocessing threads, each thread implementing one or more individualfunctions, routines, subroutines, or operations of the methods.

At block 802, the processing device may read the information etchedinternally within the single integrated transparent gemstone. Theinformation may include a private key associated with a block on ablockchain, a public key associated with the block on the blockchain,and/or an address of the block on the blockchain. In some embodiments,the information may include text and/or an image that is etchedinternally within the single integrated transparent gemstone.

At block 804, the processing device may access, via a network and usingthe information, a non-fungible token associated with the information onthe blockchain. Any data included in transactions associated with thenon-fungible token may be downloaded to the computing device includingthe processing device. For example, one or more images, text, audio,video, etc. may be downloaded to the computing device. In oneembodiment, the data may include a digital model of a jewelry designthat is downloaded and projected on a surface (e.g., wall, floor,screen, etc.). In some embodiments, the image may include a patentdesign, artwork, a drawing, text, any suitable image, etc. that may bedownloaded and projected onto a surface and/or displayed in a userinterface of the computing device 102.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a method 900 for generating interest ona principle value associated with an indivisible block of cryptocurrencystored on a blockchain according to certain embodiments of thisdisclosure. The method 900 may be performed by processing logic that mayinclude hardware (circuitry, dedicated logic, etc.), software, or acombination of both. The method 900 and/or each of their individualfunctions, subroutines, or operations may be performed by one or moreprocessors of a computing device (e.g., any component of cloud-basedcomputing system 108 and/or computing device 102 of FIG. 1 )implementing the method 900. The method 900 may be implemented ascomputer instructions stored on a memory device and executable by theone or more processors. In certain implementations, the method 900 maybe performed by a single processing thread. Alternatively, the method900 may be performed by two or more processing threads, each threadimplementing one or more individual functions, routines, subroutines, oroperations of the methods.

At block 902, the processing device may associate the information withan indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain. Theindivisible block may represent a number of units of the cryptocurrency.Information may be etched and/or engraved internally within the tangibletoken. The information may include an identifier associated with thecryptocurrency. For example, for Bitcoin, the identifier may be theBitcoin logo that is etched and/or engraved internally within thetangible token, as well other information including a private key and/ora public key to an NFT and/or cryptocurrency and/or an address of ablock on a blockchain stored on several computing devices.

At block 904, the processing device may generate interest (e.g., amonetary amount determined based on a percentage of the principle value)on the principle value of a number of units of the cryptocurrencyrepresented by the indivisible block on the blockchain. The interest maybe stored, at block 906, in an interest digital wallet separate from aprinciple digital wallet storing information pertaining to the principlevalue. In some embodiments, the indivisible block of cryptocurrency onthe block may be registered to a first owner, and the processing devicemay transfer ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on theblockchain to a second owner. To perform the transfer, the private keymay be used and validated to ensure the first owner owns the indivisibleblock on the blockchain. Once verified, a transaction may be added tothe indivisible block that indicates ownership has passed from the firstowner to the second owner and the transaction may be stored in theledger of the block and may include a timestamp of the transaction.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a computer system 1000, which canperform any one or more of the methods described herein. In one example,computer system 1000 may include one or more components that correspondto the computing device 102 and/or one or more servers of thecloud-based computing system 108 of FIG. 1 . The computer system 1000may be connected (e.g., networked) to other computer systems in a LAN,an intranet, an extranet, or the Internet. The computer system 1000 mayoperate in the capacity of a server in a client-server networkenvironment. The computer system 1000 may be a personal computer (PC), atablet computer, a laptop, a wearable (e.g., wristband), a set-top box(STB), a personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a smartphone, a camera, avideo camera, or any device capable of executing a set of instructions(sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by thatdevice. Further, while only a single computer system is illustrated, theterm “computer” shall also be taken to include any collection ofcomputers that individually or jointly execute a set (or multiple sets)of instructions to perform any one or more of the methods discussedherein.

The computer system 1000 includes a processing device 1002, a mainmemory 1004 (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), solid state drive (SSD),flash memory, dynamic random access memory (DRAM) such as synchronousDRAM (SDRAM)), a static memory 1006 (e.g., solid state drive (SSD),flash memory, static random access memory (SRAM)), and a data storagedevice 1008, which communicate with each other via a bus 1010.

Processing device 1002 represents one or more general-purpose processingdevices such as a microprocessor, central processing unit, or the like.More particularly, the processing device 1002 may be a complexinstruction set computing (CISC) microprocessor, reduced instruction setcomputing (RISC) microprocessor, very long instruction word (VLIW)microprocessor, or a processor implementing other instruction sets orprocessors implementing a combination of instruction sets. Theprocessing device 1002 may also be one or more special-purposeprocessing devices such as an application specific integrated circuit(ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signalprocessor (DSP), network processor, or the like. The processing device1002 is configured to execute instructions for performing any of theoperations and steps of any of the methods discussed herein.

The computer system 1000 may further include a network interface device1012. The computer system 1000 also may include a video display 1014(e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a cathode ray tube (CRT)), oneor more input devices 1016 (e.g., a keyboard and/or a mouse), and one ormore speakers 1018 (e.g., a speaker). In one illustrative example, thevideo display 1014 and the input device(s) 1016 may be combined into asingle component or device (e.g., an LCD touch screen).

The data storage device 1008 may include a computer-readable medium 1020on which the instructions 1022 embodying any one or more of themethodologies or functions described herein are stored. The instructions1022 may also reside, completely or at least partially, within the mainmemory 1004 and/or within the processing device 1002 during executionthereof by the computer system 1000. As such, the main memory 1004 andthe processing device 1002 also constitute computer-readable media. Theinstructions 1022 may further be transmitted or received over a network20 via the network interface device 1012.

While the computer-readable medium 1020 is shown in the illustrativeexamples to be a single medium, the term “computer-readable medium”should be taken to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., acentralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches andservers) that store the one or more sets of instructions. The term“computer-readable storage medium” shall also be taken to include anymedium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set ofinstructions for execution by the machine and that cause the machine toperform any one or more of the methodologies of the present disclosure.The term “computer-readable storage medium” shall accordingly be takento include, but not be limited to, solid-state memories, optical media,and magnetic media.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example cryptocurrency tangible token 123-1 andan example NFT tangible token 123-2 according to embodiments of thisdisclosure. The cryptocurrency tangible token 123-1 includes associatedwith the cryptocurrency represented by the tangible token 123-1. Forexample, graphic 1104 includes “5 B” which stands for 5 BITCOIN that isrepresented by the tangible token 123-1. The graphic 1104 indicates thatthe cryptocurrency tangible token 123-1 represent a block of 5 BITCOINstored on the blockchain at particular address of the blockchain. Also,etched or engraved or lasered on the cryptocurrency tangible token 123-1is a line 1100 that is not visible to the naked eye, in someembodiments. The line 1100 represents a private key associated with thecryptocurrency on the blockchain, a public key associated with thecryptocurrency on the blockchain, an address associated with thecryptocurrency on the blockchain, any other suitable information. Theinformation represented by the line 1100 may be read with a magnifyingglass, microscope, or similar enlarging device, and thus, ishuman-readable in some embodiments. Further, the information representedby the line 1100 may be read by the reading component 104 of thecomputing device 102, and thus, is machine-readable in some embodiments.The line 1100 may be visible through the transparent gemstone that formsthe tangible token 123-1. The information may be digitized again byusing a digital scanner with a high precision (e.g., above 20,000 dotsper inch).

The NFT tangible token 123-2 includes associated with the cryptocurrencyrepresented by the tangible token 123-2. For example, graphic 1106includes “NFT” which may be a title associated with the NFT or a brandof the NFT. Further, the graphic 1106 includes a portrait of cars and auser. Any suitable image may be etched onto the NFT tangible token123-2. In some embodiments, multiple images may be etched onto thetangible token 123-2. In some embodiments, the graphic 1106 is stored onthe blockchain with the NFT at a particular address of the blockchain.Also, etched or engraved or lasered on the cryptocurrency tangible token123-2 is a line 1102 that is not visible to the naked eye, in someembodiments. The line 1102 represents a private key associated with theNFT on the blockchain, a public key associated with the NFT on theblockchain, an address associated with the NFT on the blockchain, anyother suitable information. The information represented by the line 1102may be read with a magnifying glass, microscope, or the like, and thus,is human-readable in some embodiments. Further, the informationrepresented by the line 1102 may be read by the reading component 104 ofthe computing device 102, and thus, is machine-readable in someembodiments. The line 1102 may be visible through the transparentgemstone that forms the tangible token 123-1.

The various aspects, embodiments, implementations or features of thedescribed embodiments can be used separately or in any combination. Theembodiments disclosed herein are modular in nature and can be used inconjunction with or coupled to other embodiments, including bothstatically-based and dynamically-based equipment. In addition, theembodiments disclosed herein can employ selected equipment such thatthey can identify individual users and auto-calibrate thresholdmultiple-of-body-weight targets, as well as other individualizedparameters, for individual users.

The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specificnomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the describedembodiments. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the artthat the specific details are not required in order to practice thedescribed embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of specificembodiments are presented for purposes of illustration and description.They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the describedembodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It should be apparent to oneof ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations arepossible in view of the above teachings.

The above discussion is meant to be illustrative of the principles andvarious embodiments of the present disclosure. Numerous variations andmodifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art once theabove disclosure is fully appreciated. It is intended that the followingclaims be interpreted to embrace all such variations and modifications.

CLAUSES

Clause 1. A method comprising:

-   -   etching, on a first internal side of a first transparent        gemstone, information pertaining to a blockchain, wherein the        information comprises at least a private key;    -   aligning the first internal side of the first transparent        gemstone with a second internal side of a second transparent        gemstone, wherein the aligning encapsulates the information        within a perimeter of the second internal side such that the        information does not extend beyond the perimeter; and    -   fusing the first transparent gemstone and the second transparent        gemstone together to create a single integrated transparent        gemstone.

Clause 2. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationcomprises a public key and an address of the blockchain.

Clause 3. The method of any clause herein, wherein the information ismachine-readable and the method includes inserting the single integratedtransparent gemstone into a computing device configured to executeinstructions that cause the computing device to:

-   -   read the information,    -   validate, via a network and the address, the public key and        private key are associated with at least one block on the        blockchain, and    -   present an indication of whether or not the information is        validated.

Clause 4. The method of any clause herein, wherein the computing deviceis configured to use optical character recognition to read theinformation.

Clause 5. The method of any clause herein, wherein the single integratedtransparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

Clause 6. The method of any clause herein, wherein the single integratedtransparent gemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inch disk, athree-inch disk, or a four-inch disk.

Clause 7. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

Clause 8. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

Clause 9. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, asymbol, a character, or some combination thereof.

Clause 10. The method of any clause herein, further comprising attachingthe single integrated transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

Clause 11. The method of any clause herein, wherein the information ismachine-readable and the method includes inserting the single integratedtransparent gemstone into a computing device configured to executeinstructions that cause the computing device to:

-   -   read the information,    -   access, via a network and using the information, a non-fungible        token associated with the information on the blockchain, and    -   project, on a surface, an image associated with the non-fungible        token accessed on the blockchain.

Clause 12. The method of any clause herein, further comprising sealingthe single integrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material suchthat the information is not visible.

Clause 13. The method of any clause herein, wherein the information isassociated with an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on theblockchain, wherein the indivisible block represents a number of unitsof the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises anidentifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

Clause 14. The method of any clause herein, wherein the number of unitsare associated with a principle value, and the method further comprises:

-   -   using a processing device to generate interest on the principle        value; and    -   storing the interest in an interest digital wallet separate from        a principle digital wallet storing information pertaining to the        principle value.

Clause 15. The method of any clause herein, wherein the indivisibleblock of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is registered to a firstowner, and the method further comprises using a processing device totransfer ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on theblockchain to a second owner.

Clause 16. The method of any clause herein, wherein the private key hasa size of greater than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 17. The method of any clause herein, wherein the private key hasa size of less than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 18. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a barcode, a quick response code, or both.

Clause 19. A system comprising:

-   -   a tangible token comprising a single integrated transparent        gemstone, wherein:        -   the single integrated transparent gemstone is produced by            fusing together a first transparent gemstone and a second            transparent gemstone,        -   a first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is            etched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the            information comprises at least a private key, a public key,            and an address;        -   the first internal side of the first transparent gemstone is            aligned with a second internal side of the second            transparent gemstone, and        -   the aligning encapsulates the information within a perimeter            of the second internal side such that the information does            not extend beyond the perimeter; and    -   a computing device configured to execute instructions that cause        the computing device to:        -   read the information,        -   validate, via a network and the address, the public key and            private key are associated with at least one block on the            blockchain, and        -   present an indication of whether or not the information is            validated.

Clause 20. The system of any clause herein, wherein the computing deviceis configured to use optical character recognition to read theinformation.

Clause 21. The system of any clause herein, wherein the singleintegrated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

Clause 22. The system of any clause herein, wherein the singleintegrated transparent gemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inchdisk, a three-inch disk, or a four-inch disk.

Clause 23. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

Clause 24. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

Clause 25. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, asymbol, a character, or some combination thereof.

Clause 26. The system of any clause herein, further comprising attachingthe single integrated transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

Clause 27. The system of any clause herein, the computing device isconfigured to execute the instructions to:

-   -   read the information,    -   access, via the network and using the information, a        non-fungible token associated with the information on the        blockchain, and    -   project, on a surface, an image associated with the non-fungible        token accessed on the blockchain.

Clause 28. The system of any clause herein, further comprising sealingthe single integrated transparent gemstone in an opaque material suchthat the information is not visible.

Clause 29. The system of any clause herein, wherein the information isassociated with an indivisible block of cryptocurrency stored on theblockchain, wherein the indivisible block represents a number of unitsof the cryptocurrency, and the information further comprises anidentifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

Clause 30. The system of any clause herein, wherein the number of unitsare associated with a principle value, and the method further comprises:

-   -   using a processing device to generate interest on the principle        value; and    -   storing the interest in an interest digital wallet separate from        a principle digital wallet storing information pertaining to the        principle value.

Clause 31. The system of any clause herein, wherein the indivisibleblock of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is registered to a firstowner, and the method further comprises using a processing device totransfer ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on theblockchain to a second owner.

Clause 32. The system of any clause herein, wherein the private key hasa size of greater than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 33. The system of any clause herein, wherein the private key hasa size of less than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 34. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a barcode, a quick response code, or both.

Clause 35. A computing device comprising:

-   -   a memory device storing instructions;    -   a reading component configured to obtain an image of a tangible        token, wherein the tangible token comprises a single integrated        transparent gemstone including information etched internally        within the single integrated transparent gemstone; and    -   a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device        and the reading component, wherein the processing device is        configured to execute the instructions to:        -   receive the image of the tangible token from the reading            component;        -   analyze the image to obtain the information associated with            the tangible token, wherein the information comprises a            public key associated with a block on a blockchain, a            private key associated with the block on the blockchain, and            an address of the block on the blockchain;        -   validate, via a network and the address, the public key and            private key are associated with the block on the blockchain;        -   present an indication of whether or not the information is            validated; and        -   project at least a portion of the information on a surface.

Clause 36. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein thecomputing device is configured to use optical character recognition toread the information.

Clause 37. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein the singleintegrated transparent gemstone comprises sapphire.

Clause 38. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein the singleintegrated transparent gemstone comprises a one-inch disk, a two-inchdisk, a three-inch disk, or a four-inch disk.

Clause 39. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theinformation pertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

Clause 40. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theinformation pertains to a cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain.

Clause 41. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theinformation further comprises a graphic design, text content, an image,a logo, a symbol, a character, or some combination thereof.

Clause 42. The computing device of any clause herein, further comprisingattaching the single integrated transparent gemstone to a piece ofjewelry.

Clause 43. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theprocessing device is configured to:

-   -   read the information,    -   access, via the network and using the information, a        non-fungible token associated with the information on the        blockchain, and    -   project, on a surface, an image associated with the non-fungible        token accessed on the blockchain.

Clause 44. The computing device of any clause herein, further comprisingsealing the single integrated transparent gemstone in an opaque materialsuch that the information is not visible.

Clause 45. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theinformation is associated with an indivisible block of cryptocurrencystored on the blockchain, wherein the indivisible block represents anumber of units of the cryptocurrency, and the information furthercomprises an identifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

Clause 46. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein the numberof units are associated with a principle value, and the method furthercomprises:

-   -   using a processing device to generate interest on the principle        value; and    -   storing the interest in an interest digital wallet separate from        a principle digital wallet storing information pertaining to the        principle value.

Clause 47. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theindivisible block of cryptocurrency on the blockchain is registered to afirst owner, and the method further comprises using a processing deviceto transfer ownership of the indivisible block of cryptocurrency on theblockchain to a second owner.

Clause 48. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theprivate key has a size of greater than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 49. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theprivate key has a size of less than 0.1 millimeter.

Clause 50. The computing device of any clause herein, wherein theinformation further comprises a barcode, a quick response code, or both.

Clause 51. The method of any clause herein wherein the information is atleast partially obscured by attaching a bezel to the single integratedtransparent gemstone.

Clause 52. The system of any cause herein,

-   -   a tangible token comprising a single transparent gemstone,        wherein:    -   the single transparent gemstone is produced by etching        information pertaining to a blockchain on a gemstone surface        during a growing process of the gemstone, and the single        transparent gemstone is grown to a state where the information        is internally included within the single transparent gemstone        such that it is not physically exposed to elements outside an        outer surface of the single transparent gemstone,    -   the information comprises at least a private key, a public key,        and an address; and    -   a computing device configured to execute instructions that cause        the computing device to:        -   read the information,        -   validate, via a network and the address, the public key and            private key are associated with at least one block on the            blockchain, and        -   present an indication of whether or not the information is            validated.

Clause 53. A system comprising:

-   -   a tangible token comprising a transparent gemstone, wherein:        -   the transparent gemstone is internally etched with            information pertaining to a blockchain, and the information            comprises at least a private key, a public key, and an            address, and        -   the information is encapsulated within a perimeter of the            transparent gemstone such that the information does not            extend beyond the perimeter; and    -   a computing device configured to execute instructions that cause        the computing device to:        -   read the information,        -   validate, via a network and the address, the public key and            the private key are associated with at least one block on            the blockchain, and        -   present an indication of whether or not the information is            validated.

Clause 54. The system of any clause herein, wherein the computing deviceis configured to use optical character recognition to read theinformation.

Clause 55. The system of any clause herein, wherein:

-   -   the transparent gemstone comprises an internal etching produced        by etching with a laser a visual representation of the        information pertaining to the blockchain, such that the        information is internally included within the transparent        gemstone, and the internal etching is not physically exposed to        elements outside an outer surface of the transparent gemstone.

Clause 56. The system of any clause herein, wherein:

-   -   the transparent gemstone comprises an internal etching produced        by etching with a laser a visual representation of the        information pertaining to the blockchain and a graphic image.

Clause 57. The system of any clause herein, wherein the transparentgemstone comprises a precious stone.

Clause 58. The system of any clause herein, wherein the transparentgemstone comprises sapphire.

Clause 59. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

Clause 60. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a cryptocurrency transaction instruction stored on theblockchain.

Clause 61. The system of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, asymbol, a character, or some combination thereof.

Clause 62. The system of any clause herein, wherein the information isassociated with a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain,wherein the block of cryptocurrency represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and wherein the information further comprises anidentifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

Clause 63. A method comprising:

-   -   internally etching, within a transparent gemstone,        machine-readable information pertaining to a blockchain, wherein        the information comprises at least a private key, a public key        and an address of the blockchain;    -   reading, using a sensor of a computing device, the        machine-readable information;    -   validating, via a network and the address, that the public key        and the private key are associated with at least one block on        the blockchain; and    -   presenting an indication that the information is validated.

Clause 64. The method of any clause herein, wherein the computing deviceis configured to use optical character recognition to read theinformation.

Clause 65. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.

Clause 66. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationpertains to a cryptocurrency transaction instruction stored on theblockchain.

Clause 67. The method of any clause herein, wherein the informationfurther comprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, asymbol, a character, or some combination thereof.

Clause 68. The method of any clause herein, further comprising attachingthe transparent gemstone to a piece of jewelry.

Clause 69. The method of any clause herein, wherein the method furtherincludes

-   -   projecting, on a surface, an image associated with a        non-fungible token accessed on the blockchain.

Clause 70. The method of any clause herein, further comprising sealingthe transparent gemstone in an opaque material such that the informationis not visible.

Clause 71. The method of any clause herein, wherein the information isassociated with a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain,wherein the block of cryptocurrency represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and wherein the information further comprises anidentifier associated with the cryptocurrency.

Clause 72. The method of any clause herein, wherein the number of unitsare associated with a transaction value, and the method furthercomprises:

-   -   using a processing device to generate a transaction on the        transaction value; and    -   storing a result of the transaction in a digital wallet.

Clause 73. The method of any clause herein, wherein the transparentgemstone is registered on the blockchain to a first owner, and themethod further comprises using a processing device to transfer ownershipof the transparent gemstone on the blockchain to a second owner.

Clause 74. A tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storinginstructions that, when executed, cause a processing device to:

-   -   internally etch, within a transparent gemstone, machine-readable        information pertaining to a blockchain, wherein the information        comprises at least a private key, a public key and an address of        the blockchain;    -   read, using a sensor, the machine-readable information;    -   validate, via a network and the address, that the public key and        the private key are associated with at least one block on the        blockchain; and    -   present an indication that the information is validated.

Clause 75. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the instructions further cause the processing device touse optical character recognition to read the information.

Clause 76. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token storedon the blockchain.

Clause 77. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the information pertains to a cryptocurrency transactioninstruction stored on the blockchain.

Clause 78. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the information further comprises a graphic design, textcontent, an image, a logo, a symbol, a character, or some combinationthereof.

Clause 79. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the instructions further cause the processing device toproject, on a surface, an image associated with a non-fungible tokenaccessed on the blockchain.

Clause 80. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the information is associated with a block ofcryptocurrency stored on the blockchain, wherein the blockchainrepresents a number of units of the cryptocurrency, and wherein theinformation further comprises an identifier associated with thecryptocurrency.

Clause 81. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the number of units are associated with a transactionvalue, and wherein the instructions further cause the processing deviceto:

-   -   generate a transaction on the transaction value; and    -   store a result of the transaction in a digital wallet.

Clause 82. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of any clauseherein, wherein the transparent gemstone is registered on the blockchainto a first owner, and wherein the instructions further cause theprocessing device to transfer ownership of the transparent gemstone onthe blockchain to a second owner.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: a tangible token comprisinga transparent gemstone, wherein: the transparent gemstone is internallyetched with information pertaining to a blockchain, and the informationcomprises at least a private key, a public key, and an address, and acomputing device configured to execute instructions that cause thecomputing device to: read the information, and validate, via a networkand the address, the public key and the private key are associated withat least one block on the blockchain.
 2. The system of claim 1, whereinthe computing device is configured to use optical character recognitionto read the information.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein: thetransparent gemstone comprises an internal etching produced by etchingwith a laser a visual representation of the information pertaining tothe blockchain, such that the information is internally included withinthe transparent gemstone, and the internal etching is not physicallyexposed to elements outside an outer surface of the transparentgemstone.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein: the transparent gemstonecomprises an internal etching produced by etching with a laser a visualrepresentation of the information pertaining to the blockchain and agraphic image.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the information isencapsulated within a perimeter of the transparent gemstone such thatthe information does not extend beyond the perimeter, and the computingdevice is configured to execute the instructions to cause the computingdevice to present an indication of whether or not the information isvalidated.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the transparent gemstonecomprises diamond.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the informationpertains to a non-fungible token stored on the blockchain.
 8. The systemof claim 1, wherein the information pertains to a cryptocurrencytransaction instruction stored on the blockchain.
 9. The system of claim1, wherein the information further comprises a graphic design, textcontent, an image, a logo, a symbol, a character, or some combinationthereof.
 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the information isassociated with a block of cryptocurrency stored on the blockchain,wherein the block of cryptocurrency represents a number of units of thecryptocurrency, and wherein the information further comprises anidentifier associated with the cryptocurrency.
 11. A method comprising:internally etching, within a transparent gemstone, machine-readableinformation pertaining to a blockchain, wherein the informationcomprises at least a private key, a public key and an address of theblockchain; reading, using a sensor of a computing device, themachine-readable information; validating, via a network and the address,that the public key and the private key are associated with at least oneblock on the blockchain.
 12. The method of claim 11, wherein thecomputing device is configured to use optical character recognition toread the information, and the computing device is configured to presentan indication that the information is validated.
 13. The method of claim11, wherein the information pertains to a non-fungible token stored onthe blockchain.
 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the informationpertains to a cryptocurrency transaction instruction stored on theblockchain.
 15. The method of claim 11, wherein the information furthercomprises a graphic design, text content, an image, a logo, a symbol, acharacter, or some combination thereof.
 16. The method of claim 11,further comprising attaching the transparent gemstone to a piece ofjewelry.
 17. The method of claim 11, wherein the method further includesprojecting, on a surface, an image associated with a non-fungible tokenaccessed on the blockchain.
 18. The method of claim 11, furthercomprising sealing the transparent gemstone in an opaque material suchthat the information is not visible.
 19. The method of claim 11, whereinthe information is associated with a block of cryptocurrency stored onthe blockchain, wherein the block of cryptocurrency represents a numberof units of the cryptocurrency, and wherein the information furthercomprises an identifier associated with the cryptocurrency.
 20. Atangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructionsthat, when executed, cause a processing device to: internally etch,within a transparent gemstone, machine-readable information pertainingto a blockchain, wherein the information comprises at least a privatekey, a public key and an address of the blockchain; read, using asensor, the machine-readable information; validate, via a network andthe address, that the public key and the private key are associated withat least one block on the blockchain.